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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV QuartzvsPhoibos Argo

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Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MSRP $1,000
Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz41mm
Argo40.5mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz40h
Argo40h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz60m
Argo200m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz$1,000
Argo$345

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11mm
12.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
60m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Yellow
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
SII NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$345

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What people say

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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz is widely praised for its highly accurate Swiss Made ETA F06.412 PreciDrive movement, with stated accuracy of ±10 seconds per year, and its constant low-light visibility from self-illuminating tritium tubes. Owners find the watch comfortable and impressive, noting its 41mm sandblasted steel case with an asymmetrical design, bi-directional GMT bezel with excellent action, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance with a screw-down crown. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz highly for its robust tool watch design and exceptional accuracy at its price point.

Phoibos Argo

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo for its appealing design and color combinations, with one owner highlighting the bronze patina development as a unique characteristic. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted for its precision, and the included strap is considered a comfortable fit, particularly for narrower wrists. On balance, owners view the Phoibos Argo as a wearable piece of art and a great watch for personal enjoyment.

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